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Ernest Christie Obituary
Ernest Samuel Christie Jr. of Fieldbrook, died peacefully at home on March 20, 2006 at the age of 61. He was a life-long resident of Humboldt County.
Ernie was a commercial fisherman for 35 years. He captained the f/v Fame L and f/v Claire Louse, the latter being named after his wife, Claire Louise (Williams) Christie, who was lost at sea in 1977. His son, Sam Christie of Durham, North Carolina, with whom he ran a logging business for over ten years survives Ernie.
He enjoyed all kinds of outdoor activities, including fishing and hunting. He will be remembered for his humor, his faith in God, and his independent spirit.
He is also survived by his mother, Lena Christie of Eureka; daughter-in-law, Laura Christie of Durham, North Carolina; sister, Nadine Brockway of St. Petersburg, Florida; grandchildren, Joshua, Caleb, Claire and Daniel Christie of Durham, North Carolina; and by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral service which will be held at Pierce Mortuary, 707 H Street in Eureka on Saturday, March 25, 2006, at 11 am. Visitation will be from 1 pm to 5 pm Friday, March 24, 2006.
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Loren & Shirley Abbott
March 25, 2006
Lena, Sam, Nadine and family:
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of Ernie, you're in our thoughts and prayers.
Loren, Shirley and family
Geraldine Peppers
March 24, 2006
Mrs. Christie, Sam & Family,
We are both very sorry to hear of your loss. Your in our thoughts & prayers.
God Bless, Connie (Wrigley) Van Pelt & Gealdine (Wrigley)Peppers
Denise Minnema
March 24, 2006
To each and every one of you, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this diffucult time. May Ernie shine down on all of you.
Connie Smith
March 24, 2006
Sam & Family,
Our prayers and friendship cross the miles to be with you in this time, when we are unable to. Ernie is no longer in pain and at peace now, we pray that you are able to find some peace as well in this sad time.
Many blessings,
Gary, Connie and the family
Lori Ghisetti-Arias
March 23, 2006
To Lena,Sam and family,
Our thoughts and prayers our with you. Morgan will always remember the times at Ernie's with the ducks fondly! Love, Lori, Jesse and Morgan
Debbie Johnson (Hogan)
March 23, 2006
To Sam, Lena and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Ernie. My thoughts, my heart and my prayers go out to you and your family. I hope that you will cherish his life on this earth and your memories.
Love,
Debbie & Family
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